The impact of cold on the skin

If in winter you often feel feelings of tightness and itching , this is completely normal. The cold tends to attack and dry out the barrier which serves as a boundary between our body and the external environment. Discover in this article the impact of the extreme cold of winter on our skin and our tips to better protect ourselves against it.

What happens when it's cold?

First, you should know that the skin is the organ most exposed to bad weather. At the same time, it plays a key role in regulating body temperature. For information, the external skin temperature is 30°C. It should also be noted that the epidermis regenerates approximately every 30 to 40 days.

However, this process can be disrupted when the skin is seriously exposed to aggressions such as cold. When our body is exposed to cold, the small vessels in the skin tighten and contract to maintain body temperature at 37°C. This phenomenon makes it possible to reduce heat loss from our body.

But when the small vessels in the skin contract, the skin cells are no longer optimally nourished or irrigated. As this is not enough, the cold never comes alone and is always accompanied by wind. The latter tends to dry out the skin. Very quickly, you find yourself with hard and cracked skin.

Furthermore, the cold alters the sensory nerves and receptors in the skin, causing a peeling effect. In these cases, it is important to intensely moisturize the skin . But is it enough?

How to protect the skin from the winter cold?

The skin needs all our attention during winter periods. Contrary to popular belief that it is necessary to limit the frequency of washing, it is entirely recommended to clean the face carefully morning and evening in order to eliminate all traces of impurities. To do this, you can use our Micelliance micellar water to clean traces of makeup as well as our Cleanactyl gentle cleansing gel to deeply eliminate pollution particles, excess sebum and sweat.

Then, it is important to intensely moisturize the skin morning and evening with a cream or oil. It is strongly recommended to add an ultra nourishing serum to your night cream to:

• strengthen cell renewal,
• help the skin repair and regenerate after being exposed to aggression
• help the skin to face the new day in the best possible way by strengthening the skin barrier.

During the cold season, it is best to use a soothing product to combat the feeling of tightness and itching. Every day, do not forget to drink regularly to better hydrate the body, you can especially abuse hot drinks which are excellent not only for the skin, but also for the whole organism.

Finally, pay particular attention to sensitive or weakened areas such as the eye area , lips and hands. It is best to use nourishing, hydrating and restorative skincare products. If possible, wear a scarf or a covering hood and gloves to better protect your face and hands from the extreme cold.